Nottingham's MSc International Business ranks Top 20 in 2024 QS International Trade Rankings

In the second edition of the QS International Trade Rankings published on 22 May 2024, Nottingham University Business School’s MSc International Business is among the top twenty, ranking 18 overall in a list of 73 leading global institutions.

The QS 2024 International Trade Rankings, in partnership with the Hinrich Foundation, measure the top global business and trade masters programmes that offer cross-border trade education.

The ranking focuses on trade-related course content, innovative teaching, and job prospects to help students find programmes that will advance their careers and help companies find skilled talent. The list includes 73 global institutions, 46 in Europe, and 15 in the UK.

Among UK business schools included in the ranking, Nottingham scored highly on the key measures of:

• Innovative Teaching (4)
• Research Impact (4)
• Industry Engagement (7)
• Graduate Outcomes (9)

Dr Jinmin Wang, the Course Director, said:

“Our course team have been conducting world-leading research on all the major dimensions of doing international business, which informs our teaching,”

Alongside its MSc International Business course, Nottingham University Business School offers digital qualifications by Microsoft and SAP to develop the digital skills that employers look for. The one-year, full-time MSc course is designed for students without a first degree in business or management and the business school runs the programme at its campuses in both the UK and China.

QS partnered with Asia-based philanthropic organisation, The Hinrich Foundation, to ensure the relevancy of its ranking criteria by drawing on its rich expertise in trade. QS also sought input from a panel of trade professionals and graduate-level professors of practice.

See the full 2024 ranking.

The Hinrich Foundation 

The Hinrich Foundation sponsors the International Trade Rankings with the aim of supporting students to identify programmes that will secure them employment and accelerate their trade careers, enabling companies to hire work-ready talent, and providing universities with comparability, recognition and the means to enhance their global trade programmes.

Why choose Nottingham's MSc International Business? 

• Top 20 globally: Gain a world-class education ranked among the best for international trade
• Focus on careers: Develop the skills employers seek, with a curriculum that emphasises practical knowledge and industry engagement
• Innovative teaching: Learn from academics who use cutting-edge methods and real-world examples
• Digital skills advantage: Enhance your CV with in-demand digital qualifications from Microsoft and SAP
• Global opportunities: Study on our UK or China campuses and connect with a diverse student body

Explore the full programme details and application process on the MSc International Business page.